THE NUMBER of new home registrations dropped 44% to 105,449 in 2023, compared to developers registering their intent to build a new home the previous year. Overall, just 133,213 new homes were completed in 2023, down 12% on 2022 (151,308), according to the latest figures released by the National House Building Council (NHBC), provider of new
Family-owned PABCO Roofing Products is celebrating a rich history of creating high-quality shingles during the 2024 International Roofing Expo.
NORDIC WATERPROOFING’S board of directors has unanimously recommended that the company’s shareholders do not accept Kingspan’s offer to buy shares submitted on 10 October 2023. The decision follows Kingspan, already Nordic Waterproofing’s largest shareholder, buying up more shares in September 2023. Kingspan acquired 1,648,089 shares giving it 30.9% of the total shares and votes in
Hundreds of attendees empowered themselves at NWiR’s annual event, highlighting the role of allies and advocates in supporting women in the roofing industry.
Union Budget Reaction – Dilip Oommen, President, Indian Steel Association and CEO, AM/NS India “This budget presents a well-balanced approach.” This interim budget focuses on fiscal prudence and presents a…
Some new schools will compete for this year’s top two spots, cash prizes and bragging rights at the 10th Annual Roofing Alliance Construction Management Student Competition.
John DeRosa, director of contractor training at SRS Distribution, shows the value in optimizing sales leads versus determining if a lead is “qualified” or “unqualified.”
A panel of veteran roofing contractors and other industry experts form a roundtable to discuss roofing’s image and outreach priorities during the 2024 IRE.
UK CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES indicated a strong improvement in business activity optimism in January 2024, with expectations reaching their highest level for two years. The findings were despite an ongoing decline in current output levels and a marginal fall in incoming new work. Survey respondents often cited hopes of a turnaround in client demand due to
Optimism levels among construction buyers have hit their highest levels in two years. Results from the bellwether S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index in January showed a strong improvement in business activity expectations as the main index registered 48.8 – up from 46.8 in December and the highest reading since August 2023. But the
